The stage is set for a fiery Merseyside derby on Saturday as Premier League champions Liverpool welcome rivals Everton to Anfield. Bragging rights and local pride will once again be at stake, with the Reds edging the last meeting in April courtesy of a late Diogo Jota strike in a 1-0 win. Both sides enter this clash in promising form.
Liverpool come into the derby riding a wave of late drama. Their midweek Champions League thriller against Atletico Madrid was the fifth straight match in which they scored late to secure the three points. Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header sealed a 3-2 victory on Arne Slot’s 47th birthday. Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson had earlier put the Reds ahead, but their lead was undone by Marcos Llorente’s double before van Dijk’s late intervention.
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| Bets | Moneyline | Moneyline |
| Full Time Result | Liverpool: -210, Everton: +525 | Draw: +360 |
| Draw No Bet | Liverpool: -625 | Everton: +360 |
| Total Goals | Over 3.5: +150 | Under 3.5: -200 |
| Liverpool to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +190 | No: +150 |
| Everton to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +875 | No: +900 |
(Odds via BetMGM)
Late goals have defined Slot’s Liverpool this campaign and have powered them to four straight wins in the league, leaving them top of the table as the only team with a perfect 12 points. With confidence sky-high, Liverpool will look to extend their perfect start and secure a fifth successive league win, a feat achieved only twice before in their history.
Anfield has been a fortress for Liverpool in this fixture, with the Reds losing just one of their last 28 home meetings with Everton in all competitions. On the other side of Merseyside, Everton have responded impressively after their opening-weekend defeat to Leeds United. David Moyes’ side picked up back-to-back league wins against Brighton and Wolves before being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Aston Villa last weekend. Notably, Moyes himself has never won a Premier League game at Anfield in 20 attempts.
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A low-scoring battle looks likely when Liverpool and Everton lock horns. The Reds have been grinding out narrow wins with their last two Premier League matches ending in 1-0 wins against Burnley and Arsenal. Everton, on the other hand, have kept things compact at the back. The Toffees have recorded three clean sheets in their last four matches across all competitions. Given Everton’s cautious approach, backing under 3.5 goals feels a value play for this derby clash.
Ekitike has started life at Liverpool brightly in the Premer league with 2 goals and 1 assist in four games. He came on as a substitute in the Champions League match against Atletico. As a result, he is likely to start here against Everton. Coming off a prolific season with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he scored 22 times, the forward looks sharp and confident in front of goal. His rich form makes him a strong pick to get on the scoresheet again at Anfield.
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Given Liverpool’s dominant recent record in the Merseyside derby, the Reds look well-placed to claim another three points at Anfield this weekend. Everton’s improved defensive structure under David Moyes could make life tricky for the champions. However, with Arne Slot’s side finding ways to grind out wins and maintain their perfect start, the hosts are likely to edge another victory here.
Final Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Everton
Bettors can explore a variety of betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props for this Premier League clash.
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